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Read original →Public Transport 2026: Modernization and New Standards
Argument Media will serve as information partner for the Public Transport 2026 forum. The forum will take place October 14–15 in Moscow. It is organized by the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation and the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP).
Argument Media will serve as an information partner for the "Public Transport 2026" forum. Leading up to and during the event, we will cover key forum developments, publish interviews with speakers and participants, and produce materials on the main themes of the conferences and exhibition.
The event will bring together representatives from federal and regional authorities, heads of major companies—both manufacturers and operators of rolling stock—development institutions, financial and credit organizations, regional carriers (operators), and industry associations.
Forum Objective — to advance private and public initiatives in the public passenger transport sector.
Today, public transport accounts for more than 70% of passenger traffic in the country. In August 2026, the President of the Russian Federation held a State Council Presidium meeting on public transport development, reiterating a previously set goal—to renew 85% of the fleet by 2030. It was emphasized that this involves not only updating rolling stock, but also improving service quality: schedule adherence, safety, and accessibility.
Thanks to joint efforts by the government, regions, and business, more than 20,000 public transport units have been renewed since 2020. However, the industry still faces challenges related to transitioning to comprehensive transport quality management, attracting new non-budgetary financing sources, and modernizing stops, depots, stations, and other infrastructure. The forum's business program will focus on developing solutions in these areas.
Day One
On October 14, strategic sessions will take place at the Congress Center of Bauman Moscow State Technical University, with participation from federal and regional government representatives, industry experts, and relevant associations. Participants will discuss the main directions for industry development and prepare proposals accordingly.
Topics will include best practices in transport reforms across Russian regions, technological sovereignty, localization of critical components and component compatibility, digital transformation of the industry, infrastructure modernization, electric transport development, rail transport, and workforce development.
A separate session will focus on utilizing manufacturers' production capacity through demand from the commercial sector and state-owned companies. This approach involves building long-term partnership chains and creating stable demand for domestic products. The shift to long-term contracts will enable carriers to plan fleet renewal investments with greater confidence, while allowing manufacturers to maintain more consistent production loads.
Day Two
On October 15, a plenary session will be held at the National Center "Russia" with participation from Russian government representatives, heads of relevant agencies, and regional leaders. Proposals developed during the first day's strategic sessions will be presented. The forum program also includes a closed meeting of the interdepartmental working group on public transport development.